Some U.S. experts had told a Congressional forum last month that China appeared to be secretly buying bonds via third locations to hide its importance as a major creditor to Washington.

Company apologized over complaints of flawed computers

Munich-based Siemens AG will build a new production plant for 60-hertz gas turbines at its existing facility in Charlotte, N.C., according to the company.

Manufacturing activity, however, dropped 0.2% in February.

Voltaix LLC, a North Branch, N.J.-based manufacturer of specialty chemicals, plans to open a new facility in Upper Mount Bethel Township, Pa., creating 53 jobs.

Turbotec Products Inc., a Windsor, Conn.-based supplier of heat exchangers and heat-transfer products, will move the bulk of its manufacturing operations from Connecticut to Hickory, N.C., adding 73 jobs and investing $6.5 million in the next three years.

Company is following new investment rule that allows investment in 'sixth-generation' facilities on the mainland, if more advanced technologies are kept in Taiwan

One third of the average company's shipping expenses winds up being determined by a department that isn't directly involved with logistics.

Will consider opening a plant in the U.S.

Using this system could save a plant about 100 kilowatts annually.

British Airways has announced contingency plans to fly 60% of its customers during the first planned strike by cabin crew.

Private equity firm Apax partners sells Tommy Hilfiger to the owner of Calvin Klein, Philips-Van Heusen.

The Conservatives are preparing to outline spending cuts they would make this year if they are elected, the BBC understands.

Credit card holders will be offered more protection from spiralling debts, but changes are watered down from original plans.

Europe's leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus says it plans to sell around 210 of its A400M military planes to the US.

US factory output has gone up for the eighth month in a row, despite winter storms that affected industry in the north east.

Struggling fashion retailer French Connection is selling its Nicole Farhi subsidiary as it reports a narrowing of its annual losses.

A second master list containing the names of 1,000 people targeted by fraudsters selling worthless shares is seized.

Lip gloss and hair straighteners replace lipstick and hair dryers in the typical basket of goods used to calculate inflation.

Germany's Deutsche Telekom introduces gender quotas to fill 30% of senior jobs with women by the end of 2015.